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Title: Do you all re‑rack dumbbells?
Post by: Mayank on Mar 30, 2026, 08:11 AM
Came a bit early to the gym today, the mess was really getting on my nerves, so I just went ahead and re‑racked everything in its place. Do any of you do this or am I the only one?

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Title: Re: Do you all re‑rack dumbbells?
Post by: Usha on Mar 30, 2026, 08:11 AM
Yes... always.
Title: Re: Do you all re‑rack dumbbells?
Post by: Riya on Mar 30, 2026, 08:11 AM
If anyone doesn't, I'll fine them, bro :)
Title: Re: Do you all re‑rack dumbbells?
Post by: Prakash on Mar 30, 2026, 08:11 AM
These people are useless; even my gym plays a sound to remind you to re‑rack the weights, but still some clueless folks ignore it.

I did a farmer's walk with a 20 kg dumbbell (max I shoulder‑press is 12.5 kg), and I put the dumbbell back where it belongs. Then some rude guy came, did his exercise and left the same dumbbell on the floor.
Title: Re: Do you all re‑rack dumbbells?
Post by: Arif on Mar 30, 2026, 08:11 AM
Yes... every single time!
Title: Re: Do you all re‑rack dumbbells?
Post by: Nisha on Mar 30, 2026, 08:11 AM
I re‑rack my own weights and sometimes others too if they're in my way.
I don't get why most people won't even re‑rack a 2.5 kg dumbbell.
Title: Re: Do you all re‑rack dumbbells?
Post by: Ujjwal on Mar 30, 2026, 08:11 AM
Yeah, and those who don't should be called out.
Title: Re: Do you all re‑rack dumbbells?
Post by: Navya on Mar 30, 2026, 08:11 AM
I hit the gym at odd hours, and I arrange plates and stack dumbbells that others used, even lining them up symmetrically while I warm up.
Title: Re: Do you all re‑rack dumbbells?
Post by: Rohit on Mar 30, 2026, 08:11 AM
Always! I've been to Cult and those guys are the worst – they never re‑rack (pick any branch in Bangalore). In my new gym, everyone re‑racks and even keeps the weights in proper ascending order. Small things like that totally change the experience.
Title: Re: Do you all re‑rack dumbbells?
Post by: Dilip on Mar 30, 2026, 08:11 AM
I only re‑rack my own used dumbbells. I only move others if they're blocking my workout.
Title: Re: Do you all re‑rack dumbbells?
Post by: Varun on Mar 30, 2026, 08:11 AM
No matter where I pick them from, I always put them back in the rack.